This matter cannot be covered up. If we can bring the person back before things get out of control, then everything will be fine.

Hua Wei glanced at Xiang Wan and gave up his seat.

It's obvious that Xiang Wan is in charge here.

Wu Renmei's eyes twitched. Why hadn't she seen this person in the Second Princess's group before?

Could it be the leader of the secret guards?

How could a bodyguard like him lose his master?

Wu Renmei had serious doubts about Xiang Wan's ability to handle things.

"Lord Wu, I suspect that you colluded with the Qianqiu Kingdom to deliberately kidnap our dynasty's second princess. What is your explanation for this?"

Xiang Wan's expression was indifferent, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.

Wu Renmei quickly stood up and said with a serious expression, "My lord, as the magistrate of Wulai County, I have worked hard to ensure the peace and prosperity of the people in Huaguo. I have done my best, even if I have not made any great contributions. The Second Princess has gone missing in Wulai County, and I have been doing my best to investigate. But if you insist on linking this matter to me and blaming me, I can sue you for defamation."

Wu Renmei's eyes were bright, and she appeared neither humble nor arrogant.

Xiang Wan raised an eyebrow slightly. "Could it be that I have misunderstood you?"

Wu Renmei's eyes were firm.

That's slander!

Hua Weiyi stood to the side, remaining silent throughout.

She should get used to her master's habit of speaking without thinking.

Xiang Wan turned her head and glared at Hua Weiyi: Don't think that just because you don't have an expression, this prince doesn't know you're thinking something.

Hua Weiyi lowered his eyelids, pretending not to see.

"Very well, since Lord Wu is unwilling to admit it, I might as well be frank. Before His Highness went out for a walk, he seemed to mutter something about a pavilion. At the time, I thought His Highness was just going out to find a pavilion to relax. Until later, when he saw the backyard of the county government office. Lord Wu, do you think there might be some connection between them?"

Wu Renmei's eyes widened suddenly, and cold sweat poured down her face.

She was quite certain that the Second Princess had not been to the backyard of the county government office, and she hadn't seen anyone else seem to have any doubts about it.

Could it be that there's something fishy going on here?

Quickly regaining her composure, Wu Renmei said calmly, "Sir, if you wish to go to the county government office, I have no right to stop you. But what if it is proven that I have no connection to this matter?"

Xiang Wan smiled and said, "No problem, no problem."

Hua Weiyi's expression remained unchanged, and his head drooped even lower.

This idiot jumped into the pit so fast, she couldn't bear to watch.